Which Defender variant is best?

The Base Petrol is the most value-for-money variant of the Defender, offering a great balance of features and price.

Which Defender variant has automatic transmission?

The Base Petrol is a highly recommended automatic variant.

Land Rover Defender

₹97 LakhLive*Avg. Ex-Showroom

The Land Rover Defender delivers top-tier executive refinement in the ₹97 Lakh luxury segment, pairing intelligent self-charging hybrid power with peerless cabin prestige. Distinguished by modern reincarnation of legendary Defender with tech and luxury, it also offers a generous 350 L boot capacity. Delivering peerless prestige on every mile, it surrounds occupants in sumptuous refinement while offering effortless high-speed touring capability.

Land Rover Defender price starts from ₹97 Lakh (avg. ex-showroom) as of October 2026.

Land Rover Defender Price Details:

Base Variant (Base Petrol): ₹97 Lakh
Top Variant (Base Petrol): ₹97 Lakh
Estimated On-Road Price: ₹1.09 Cr - ₹1.09 Cr

Land Rover Defender Engine & Variant Options:

Engine Options: 2.0L / 3.0L / 5.0L V8
Transmission: Automatic
Variants: Available in 1 variants.

Defender Best Variant: Which Variant Should You Buy?

Short Answer: The Base Petrol is our top recommendation for most buyers.

Our Recommended Defender Variant

Top Pick

Base Petrol

Standard EngineAutomaticPetrol11.4 kmpl kmpl

₹97 Lakh

Ex-Showroom Price

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The Base Petrol hits the sweet spot in the Defender lineup. It provides essential modern features, excellent safety basics, and great driving dynamics without the steep premium demanded by the top-spec Base Petrol. Unless you absolutely require flagship-tier features (like ADAS or panoramic sunroofs), this is the smartest place to put your money.

5-Year Ownership Cost Estimate

While the Base Petrol costs ₹0 more than the base model to buy, let's see how much it actually costs to own over 5 years (assuming 10,000 km/year).

Cost Area (5 Yrs)	Base (Base Petrol)	Pick (Base Petrol)	Top (Base Petrol)
Purchase Price	₹97 Lakh	₹97 Lakh	₹97 Lakh
Estimated Fuel	₹4.39 Lakh	₹4.39 Lakh	₹4.39 Lakh
Insurance (Est.)	₹14.55 Lakh	₹14.55 Lakh	₹14.55 Lakh
Service (Est.)	₹4.85 Lakh	₹4.85 Lakh	₹4.85 Lakh
Minus Resale Value	-₹48.5 Lakh	-₹48.5 Lakh	-₹48.5 Lakh
Total Net Cost (5Y)	₹72.29 Lakh	₹72.29 Lakh	₹72.29 Lakh

Detailed Ownership Cost Breakdown

Best Defender Variant by Use Case

Best Automatic

For stress-free city traffic driving.

Base Petrol

₹97 Lakh

On a Strict Budget

Core performance without the premium features.

Base Petrol

₹97 Lakh

Highway Cruising

Maximum power, stability, and safety tech.

Base Petrol

₹97 Lakh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Defender variant offers the best value for money?

The Base Petrol is generally considered the best value-for-money variant. Priced at ₹97 Lakh ex-showroom, it offers the essential modern features you need without the expensive luxury add-ons of the top trims.

Is the Base Petrol worth buying?

Yes, if you are on a strict budget. The base Base Petrol gives you the exact same engine (Standard Engine) and core structural safety as the top models, but you will miss out on premium interior features and advanced technology.

Which Defender automatic variant is best?

We recommend the Base Petrol for buyers seeking an automatic transmission. It combines driving convenience for city traffic with a well-rounded feature list at a reasonable price of ₹97 Lakh.